So this past weekend I finished one mix ( Funk Boutique: The Throwback Hacienda) and I
decided to do a few more concurrently. Unfortunately, I kind of hit a brick wall. I started to go through all of the playlists I had set up a while back (before my computer problems), and I noticed one in particular. I listened to the tracks and decided to try a little experiment. I had read in some posts here that some people sometimes load up a large number of tracks into the playlist window and then organize it by BPM. I did that, and then realized that all of the tracks chosen were of one particular key code: 4A (which is F minor).

The tracks were all of the Funky House variety, and were either Vocal songs or Vocal Dubs, and they gelled together rather well. Within an Hour, this mix was completely done. There weren't any fancy edits or super-clever mixing, but it's a solid mix anyway.

I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think.

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DJ now on-air: Twisted Rook (TRR*)
Mix Name: Funk On The 4
Current Track: Time Is Right
Current Artist: Dawn Madison
Time into Mix: 00:04:44
# Listeners: 2

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DJ now on-air: Twisted Rook (TRR*)
Mix Name: Funk On The 4
Current Track: I Want Your Love (Soulgrabber Mix)
Current Artist: Roger Sanchez presents Twilight
Time into Mix: 00:11:24
# Listeners: 2

OOOOHH....Diggin this cut here Bro!

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DJ now on-air: Twisted Rook (TRR*)
Mix Name: Funk On The 4
Current Track: Love Has Come Around (Soulmagic Dub)
Current Artist: Morten Trust
Time into Mix: 00:15:04
# Listeners: 2

Now that was a tight mix into this tune Rook!

I'm glad you're digging it Mr. Cucho...and as you'll notice, I moved your responses to the appropriate Post .

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DJ now on-air: Twisted Rook (TRR*)
Mix Name: Funk On The 4
Current Track: Bel Amour (Hydrogen Rockers Vocal Mix)
Current Artist: Bel Amour
Time into Mix: 00:22:24
# Listeners: 2

Your Transitions have been "Spot On" Rook

Oooops! Thanks bro

DJ now on-air: Twisted Rook (TRR*)
Mix Name: Funk On The 4
Current Track: Will I (Mediterranean Vocal Mix)
Current Artist: DJ Chus & David Penn feat. Concha Buika
Time into Mix: 00:46:44
# Listeners: 2

Love this song!

DJ now on-air: Twisted Rook (TRR*)
Mix Name: Funk On The 4
Current Track: Amazing (Full Intention Club)
Current Artist: George Michael
Time into Mix: 01:18:04
# Listeners: 2

Dude, caught this set in it's entirety and it was Tight, Tight, Tight! Great song selections, great transitions, and you did it in an hour...."I Hate You Man"

Seriously, well done sir

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Originally posted by MrCucho:

Dude, caught this set in it's entirety and it was Tight, Tight, Tight! Great song selections, great transitions, and you did it in an hour...."I Hate You Man"

Seriously, well done sir

In all honesty man, after it was done, I listened to it and was actually kind of ****ed. I almost always make playlists and whatnot...so that part wasn't unusual. But I normally scrutinize what tracks i'm going to actually put in, and in what order...and I work hard to make sure it will work well...no clashing basslines, or serious harmonic inconsistencies. It takes some effort, but I wind up "crafting" an original piece I can hold up proudly.

This time around, I put together something that could pretty much be done by anyone with my playlist in hand. That kind of shook me. BTW...it took me an hour cause people kept calling me up...the way this mix was coming out, it should have been 25 minutes max (that's with TPS involved). In the end, I was consoled by the fact that I had actually picked out the tracks myself...and that I selected them carefully to create a very specific flavor...so in the end i'm satisfied with this mix...especially since it has a broader appeal (it's not as underground as what I usually work with).

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm goona do my best to listen to your own set....i'm curious to hear your little stew of various flavors.

Yep .... another mighty fine set from Mr. Rook

Tight, funky, and hot

Thank you kindly sir...

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DJ now on-air: Twisted Rook (TRR*)
Mix Name: Funk On The 4
Current Track: Everybody (Wackside Tweaker Remix)
Current Artist: Kid Creme pres. Monkey Boie Rascal
Time into Mix: 00:55:34
# Listeners: 2

One of my faves or recent times. Always a pleasure when listening to your work...

I try to make it do what it do baby...